This day and a half training session will equip supervisors with the skills needed to effectively manage personnel while minimizing the legal risk to your agency and/or themselves.The laws relating to public employment have changed dramatically over the last decade and the risks associated with not complying with these laws have increased.This training will draw on real life experiences involving transit agencies from throughout the State of Washington.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This class is specially designed for new public transit supervisors. For experienced supervisors this class can serve as a refresher.

WORKSHOP PRESENTER

Kristin Anger is currently with Summit Law Group whose practice involves a full range of labor and employment law matters, including counseling employers on compliance with legal obligations, training, drafting policies and agreements, and representing employers in litigation and administrative proceedings. Kristin has represented both public and private sector clients in employment-related litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative and arbitration hearings. Additionally, Kristin provides training to managers and employees on compliance with employment and labor laws, including training on harassment and discrimination, discipline and discharge, and disability accommodation. Kristin regularly speaks to employer groups on a variety of labor and employment topics ranging from leave and accommodation, to conducting workplace investigations, to preparing for grievance arbitration.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

The registration fee is $150 per person. The registration fee includes workshop materials, coffee, water, and snacks. Lunch will be on your own. Make checks payable to the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

The class will be held at the WSTIP office in Olympia. WSTIP is located at 2629 12th Court SW, Olympia, WA 98502. The workshop will begin at 8:30 am and run until 5:00 pm.Lunch will be on your own.

QUESTIONS?

For information regarding registration or workshop content, please contact Laura Juell (laura@wstip.org). Laura can be reached at (360) 786-5049 at the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel your workshop registration without penalty up to Thursday, September 27, 2018.
Cancellations made after 09/28/2018 will be charged the full workshop fee. WSTIP may cancel the class if fewer than 12 people register for the course. If the course is cancelled, participants will receive a complete refund.